Monday, April 10, 2017

Raw Vegan Energy Balls

GUILT-free snack for those of us with a sweet tooth

I really don’t get sugar cravings very often, but when I do - I do my best to find a healthy option and not stuff my face with donuts. (I’ve done that before! Ate a whole box of 6. They were delicious and I thoroughly regretted it afterwards) It is not easy to find store-bought healthy snacks and desserts, so I just whip up my own. There are many different recipes for guilt-free sweet treats, but my favourite one so far is these raw vegan energy balls. They are packed with nutrients, taste delicious and take 10 min to make!

Ingredients

1 cup oats

4 dates, pitted

1 tbsp peanut butter

2 tsp maple syrup

2 tbsp ground flaxseed

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp vanilla extract

optional (to roll the balls in)

coconut flakes

crushed nuts - walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews or almonds

sesame seeds

instructions

1. Put all the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until chopped in fine pieces. Watch for the consistency - if it seems too dry and the mixture won’t stick together when you roll the balls - add a little bit more peanut butter. If it’s too soft - add a bit more oats.